Modeling and Numerical Simulation of a CH₃NH₃SnI₃ Perovskite Solar Cell Using the SCAPS1-D Simulator

Abstract

In this work, our aim was to design and numerical simulation of a solar cell using the SCAPS-1D simulation program. The studied solar cell has an N-I-P type structure, with its active layer based on a hybrid (organic–inorganic) semiconductor called “methylammonium tin triiodide perovskite”, CH3NH3SnI3, which is known as MASnI3. This semiconductor is known for its efficiency in the field of photovoltaic thanks to its good properties such as high absorption, direct bang-gap, and facilities of elaboration. The objective of this study was primarily focused on improving the performance of the perovskite solar cells, specifically enhancing their reproducibility and stability, as they tend to degrade rapidly. To achieve this, we proposed the use of ZnO and Spiro-OMeTAD as charge transport layers (ETL and HTL, respectively) and varying the thickness of the active layer to obtain the optimal parameters that ensure the proper functioning of the cell.

Keywords

• SCAPS-1D
• hybrid
• perovskite
• photovoltaics
• ETL
• HTL